Flights
Flights to Birmingham, AL
Flying to Birmingham for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Birmingham, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 510 upcoming events in and around Birmingham (counted Nov 9, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Birmingham is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 4.8 miles away. For Regions Field, the nearest is BHM at 5.1 miles.
Airports serving Birmingham
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Birmingham, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 4.8 mi (8 km) | Large | Nearest to Regions Field, Concert Hall at the BJCC, Main Showroom At StarDome Comedy Club, Main Stage At Virginia Samford Theatre, Jemison Concert Hall At Alys Robinson Stephens PAC, Iron City - Birmingham, The Nick and Alabama Theatre - Birmingham. |
Nearest airport to each Birmingham venue
The busiest venues in and around Birmingham, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Regions Field Hotels near Regions Field | BHM, 5.1 mi | None |
| Concert Hall at the BJCC Hotels near Concert Hall at the BJCC | BHM, 4.2 mi | None |
| Main Showroom At StarDome Comedy Club Hotels near Main Showroom At StarDome Comedy Club | BHM, 13 mi | None |
| Main Stage At Virginia Samford Theatre Hotels near Main Stage At Virginia Samford Theatre | BHM, 4.5 mi | None |
| Jemison Concert Hall At Alys Robinson Stephens PAC Hotels near Jemison Concert Hall At Alys Robinson Stephens PAC | BHM, 5.7 mi | None |
| Iron City - Birmingham Hotels near Iron City - Birmingham | BHM, 4.5 mi | None |
| The Nick Hotels near The Nick | BHM, 4.5 mi | None |
| Alabama Theatre - Birmingham Hotels near Alabama Theatre - Birmingham | BHM, 5.2 mi | None |
Flying in for a Birmingham event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 9, 2026): 128 events in and around Birmingham; 69% on Fri–Sun; 97 of the 126 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
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Saturn - Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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Avondale Brewing Company, Birmingham, Alabama
J Roddy Walston
Saturn - Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
From about $41.00View TicketsUndefeated
The Nick, Birmingham, Alabama
Disney On Ice: Magic of Family
Legacy Arena at The BJCC, Birmingham, Alabama
From about $42.00View TicketsIndia Hicks
Jemison Concert Hall At Alys Robinson Stephens PAC, Birmingham, Alabama
From about $73.00View TicketsDale Elliott Jr.
Main Showroom At StarDome Comedy Club, Birmingham, Alabama
From about $138.00View TicketsSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
Terrific New Theatre, Birmingham, Alabama
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Flying in to Birmingham: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Regions Field it is BHM, 5.1 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest airport to Birmingham?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Birmingham, 4.8 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Concert Hall at the BJCC?
The closest airport to Concert Hall at the BJCC is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 4.2 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Birmingham in the next 30 days?
128 in and around Birmingham in the 30 days from Nov 9, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 97 of the 126 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Birmingham?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How far is BHM from downtown Birmingham?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is 4.8 miles (8 km) from downtown Birmingham in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is best for Regions Field?
The closest airport to Regions Field is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 5.1 miles away in a straight line.
